OUR LOAN PROGRAMS
Ready to start the home-financing process? We offer a variety of loan programs designed to fit any situation and budget. Compare our full of traditional and specialty mortgages the apply online to get a pre-approval decision within minutes!


Years you plan to stay in the house Recommended program
  1-3   3/1 ARM, 1 year ARM or 6 month ARM
  3-5   5/1 ARM
  5-7   7/1 ARM
  7-10   10/1 ARM, 30 year fixed or 15 year fixed
  10+   30 year fixed or 15 year fixed

Loan Programs Advantages Disadvantages
  Fixed Rate Mortgages
  • 30 year fixed
  • 15 year fixed
  • Monthly payments are fixed over the life of the loan
  • Interest rate does not change
  • Protected if rates go up
  • Can refinance if rates go down
  • Higher interest rate
  • Higher mortgage payments
  • Rate does not drop if interest rates improve



  Adjustable Rate Mortgages
  • 10/1 ARM
  • 7/1 ARM
  • 3/1 ARM
  • 1 year ARM
  • 6 month ARM
  • 1 month ARM
  • Lower initial monthly payment
  • Lower payment over a shorter period of time
  • Rates and payments may go down if rates improve
  • May qualify for higher loan amounts
  • More risk
  • Payments may change over time
  • Potential for high payments if rates go up



Balloon Mortgages
7 year
5 year
  • Lower initial monthly payment
  • Lower payment over a shorter period of time
  • Many balloon mortgages offer the option to convert to a new loan after the initial term.
  • Risk of rates being higher at the end of the initial fixed period
  • Risk of foreclosure if you cannot make balloon payment or if you cannot refinance or if you cannot exercise the conversion option



  First Time Buyer Programs
  • Lower down payment
  • Easier to qualify
  • Sometimes you may get lower rates
  • May be subject to income and property value limitations
  • Some programs which have government subsidies may have a recapture tax if you sell the house too early.



  No point, No fee Programs
  • No closing costs
  • Less money required to close
  • Higher rates
  • Higher payments



  Imperfect Credit Programs
  • Potential for reestablishing credit if you pay your mortgage on time.
  • When used for debt consolidation, you may be able to reduce your monthly debt payment
  • Higher rates
  • Terms may not be as favorable
  • Harder to get long term fixed loans
  • Loans may have prepayment penalties



  Home Equity Fixed Loan
  • Fixed payments
  • Interest may be tax deductible
  • Higher interest rates than on 1st mortgages
  • Harder to refinance your first mortgage





Besides our standard loan programs, we also have a large number of unique programs to serve your needs:
  • Conventional, FHA and VA loans available
  • Purchase a house with 0 down
  • Piggyback loans 80-15-5
  • Debt consolidation programs
  • Home Improvement loans
  • Qualify even if you may have been turned down before!
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